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B16 YBD

1986 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,362 mi
Last recorded71,362 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Sierra57,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 YBD
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 71,362 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 71,303 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 71,257 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 70,432 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 70,369 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 70,313 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 70,250 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 70,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 67,804 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 62,934 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 32,003 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 32,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 23,321 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?

Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
1,731
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
50,859
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,833
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,426
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,585
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,976
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B16 YBD is a 1986 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1986 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 57,627 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Sierra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 24,833 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B16 YBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Sierra typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 40 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B16 YBD registered?

B16 YBD is a 1986 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is B16 YBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 YBD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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